Valentine’s Day means flirty cards, decadent chocolates, and pink and red hearts galore, but it hasn’t always been celebrated this way. What is now considered a romantic holiday holds deep, traditional roots. Each country tends to celebrate differently, and while traditions hold fast, they vary wildly all over the world. For example, in Japan, women… Read more »
Category: Orchids
Blooming Love: Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Specials from Calyx Flowers
As Cupid prepares his arrows and love fills the air, we at Calyx Flowers are thrilled to share in the joy and romance of Valentine’s Day. This special day dedicated to love is a perfect opportunity to express your feelings and make your loved ones feel cherished. At Calyx Flowers, we understand the significance of… Read more »
Orchid Myths, Debunked
With our previous blog post, we gave some suggestions for plants to keep in the office when the beautiful summer days are behind us. Plants such as bonsai and other greenery are great options, but another striking option is the beautiful orchid plant. While there is the myth that orchids are notoriously difficult to care for, they are… Read more »
Red, White & Blue Just For You
4th of July * Blooms Get fired up for the 4th of July with big blooms of red, white and blue! If you’re hosting an Independence Day party, delight your guests with a fresh bouquet of our Stunning Sapphire Orchids. The orchids’ appearance is like a firework display of bright blue. For a more elegant presentation,… Read more »
Thanksgiving Inspiration #1
Get ready for Thanksgiving! We asked the flower lovers here at Calyx to tell us their favorite picks and we’re going to be sharing our top 10 with you right up until the turkey hits the table. Our first inspiring design is the Orchid Blaze Bouquet. “This is a really elegant, exotic bouquet in an… Read more »
Essential Summer Tropicals
Even if you don’t live in the Caribbean or another tropical climate, chances are still good that you love the bright colors and casual elegance of what we here at Calyx Flowers call “tropical style”. Sometimes it’s hard to find a way to bring a taste of the tropics into your home environment but we’ve… Read more »
Happy Summer! What we love…
Well, Flower Lovers, it’s officially Summer! Here in Vermont, it seemed like a long road to get to the season of beach days and cookouts but it’s finally here. We have the windows open and the sweet smells of the gardens wafting into our office – something in the air definitely changed and it is… Read more »
Spring is Almost Here! Wait, is it?
The first day of Spring is Wednesday, March 20th, which is right around the corner! However, if you live in the Northeast you’ll know that the conditions are anything but Springlike – there’s a huge snowstorm coming our way so most of us will spend the first day of Spring shoveling our driveways or snowed… Read more »
Wedding Flowers
Planning a wedding can be stressful. There is a lot to think about regarding decor, venue, wedding party, groom choice, the list goes on. Our experience at Calyx Flowers has really shown us that once you figure out what type of floral motif you want on your big day, the rest falls into place… Read more »
Emerald Orchids
Don’t let your Irish pride end with the flag outside your home, show it with the beautiful Emerald Orchid Bouquet from Calyx Flowers. The color is enhanced but there is nothing fake about the beauty of these gems. Looking like a bouquet of shamrocks but holding tight to the majesty of orchids, the emerald bundle will no doubt… Read more »
Stand Out Valentine Orchids & More
Here at Calyx Flowers we’re always looking to make our gifts be more than expected. We want the recipient to be stunned by the sheer beauty of our flower arrangements and then see that “But Wait…there’s more!” when they open the box. This year we gave our Valentine’s Day Orchids an added something extra by… Read more »
Luxury Rewards August Grower’s Special
It doesn’t happen very often, so here’s a chance for you to send a beautiful bouquet at a significant discount. Today through August 19, 2011, Calyx Flowers is offering the exotic Mistine Dendrobiums at a $25 savings. Send the surprise of fresh cut orchids to your someone special right now and they will receive a ten… Read more »
Looking for the best summer bouquets?
Attention Flower Lovers! Check your mailbox as it’s time to unveil Summertime’s hottest bouquets. Our newest catalog is arriving in home this week and we have filled it with the very best of summer flowers. In it you will see the newest in hot tropical trends like our Pink Sizzle Orchids and the stately Tropical Tradewinds Bouquet.… Read more »
Fresh-Cut Orchids: An Inside Look at Stylish Sprays
For those of us who like to make a strong statement when sending flowers in a stylish fashion, fresh-cut orchids are the go-to blooms. This fall Calyx Flowers is showcasing a modern selection of orchids in a wide array of unusual varieties and autumn colors. Fun Orchid Fact from one of my favorite books, “Easy Orchids”… Read more »
Orchids
Orchids Most people are intimidated by the thought of owning and caring for an orchid because of their delicate and intricate appearance. Don’t be! Orchids are just like any other houseplant, all they need is water, light and a little TLC. About Orchids: Orchids are the largest group of flowering plants with around 30,000 species… Read more »
Winter Blues? Order Flowers Now!
Every February 2nd as we hear the news that Punxsutawney Phil has once again been startled by his shadow, we find ourselves asking, “just when will winter finally release its chilly grip?” Trading winter wonderlands for sunny shores becomes not a want, but a need, and we venture to faraway places for an essential dose… Read more »